Tudor - Gold Ring - Turquoise > Lot No. 890

Description:
Circa 16th century AD. The band with linear ornament flaring slightly to the cell bezel, set with a cabochon turquoise.

Measurements:
2.66 grams, 17.01 mm (internal).

Condition:
Very fine. Eminently wearable.

References:
Cf. Cheapside hoard.

Provenance:
Private London collection found Spittalfields c.1985.

Estimate: £600 - 800 (EUR 720 - 950; USD 950 - 1,270)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £600